Summary
Peter Manser is a digital strategist and founder with 15 years of experience building scalable, design-forward web products from idea to long-term evolution through his agency smartive AG. Rooted in an early apprenticeship as an informatician and a Computer Science bachelor's from HSR, he blends hands-on engineering with studio leadership to deliver technically robust yet user-centered solutions. He teaches Frontend Architecture, Performance, APIs and Data Management in a CAS at OST, translating practical agency experience into advanced training for senior frontend engineers. Peter champions self-organization and New Work practices to keep teams nimble and focused on meaningful outcomes rather than bureaucracy. He also pursued data-driven decision making at Hyper Island, reflecting a disciplined approach to product choices and prioritization. Based in Zurich, he’s as comfortable debating architecture and project scope with clients as he is shaping company culture and curriculum.
14 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science, Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science at HSR Hochschule für Technik Rapperswil
GBS Gewerbliche Berufsschule St. Gallen
Certificate of Completion, Data-Driven Decision Making, Certificate of Completion, Data-Driven Decision Making at Hyper Island